My second year contributing to America’s Best Racing gave me the opportunity to write a unique series, Underappreciated Stars of the 20th Century, to review several new releases, talk to two amazing jockeys, and compile a couple of fun holiday gifting lists. I got to walk around Churchill Downs on Oaks and Derby days and interview fans for their best tips about traveling to those special events for the first time and even got to do another fun article on a first-time trip to the Derby thanks to a chance encounter at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Enjoy!
Built to Last: Why Secretariat’s Legacy and Appeal Strengthen With Time
A Great Who Captured the Greats: Remembering Bob Coglianese
Thirteen Books to Read for Triple Crown Season in Horse Racing
Another Look at History: Mooney’s Book Offers New Perspective on Isaac Murphy
Bigger Than a Little, Red Horse: Shrager’s New Book Captures an Immortal Moment in Time
‘Someone Like Us’: One Family’s Journey to Kentucky Derby Day
Tips for First-Timers: How to Do Kentucky Derby Like an Expert
A Riding Dynasty: Stock’s New Book Looks at a Legendary Family of Jockeys
Going Out on Top: Julie Krone’s Magical 2003 Season
‘The Jockey and Her Horse’ Captures Cheryl White’s Pioneering Story in Print
‘Tough as Hell’: Cindy Murphy Planning to Retire From Riding After Reaching a Milestone
2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Horse Lover
A Baker’s Dozen Great Books for the Horse Lover Around the Holidays
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 19th Century: Ben Brush, Domino, and Henry of Navarre
Underappreciated Stars of the Early 20th Century: A Trio of Greats on the Track and Off
Underappreciated Legends of the 20th Century: Whisk Broom II, Old Rosebud, and Omar Khayyam
Underappreciated Stars of the 1920s: Reigh Count, Sarazen, and Princess Doreen
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 20th Century: Cavalcade, Granville, and Myrtlewood
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1940s: Girl Power
Underappreciated Stars of the 1950s: Crafty Admiral, First Landing, and Tim Tam
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1960s: Cicada, Jaipur, and Primonetta
Underappreciated Racing Legends of the 1970s: Chris Evert, Susan’s Girl, and Wajima
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1980s: Chief’s Crown, Gulch, and Cozzene
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1990s: Hansel, Lonesome Glory, and Thunder Gulch